Virginia § 62.1-44.22 Private actions

Virginia Statutes

§ 62.1-44.22 — Private actions

Virginia § 62.1-44.22

Title 62.1Waters of the State, Ports and Harbors

Ch. 3.1State Water Control Law

Art. 5Enforcement and Appeal Procedure

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Va. Code Ann. § 62.1-44.22 (2026).

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The fact that any owner holds or has held a certificate or land-disturbance approval issued under this chapter shall not constitute a defense in any civil action involving private rights.

Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be prima facie evidence in any legal or equitable proceeding for damages caused by erosion or sedimentation that all requirements of law have been met and the complaining party must show negligence in order to recover any damages.

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The fact that any owner holds or has held a certificate or land-disturbance approval issued under this chapter shall not constitute a defense in any civil action involving private rights.

Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be prima facie evidence in any legal or equitable proceeding for damages caused by erosion or sedimentation that all requirements of law have been met and the complaining party must show negligence in order to recover any damages.